Health Headlines for Wednesday, September 21
Giving babies eggs and nuts early may avert allergies
Reuters
Infants who get a taste of eggs and peanuts starting when they’re as young as 4 months old may have a lower risk of developing allergies to those foods than babies who try them later, a research review suggests.
Just going on vacation may change gene activity
Reuters
In a new study comparing a meditation retreat with just relaxing in the same locale, both options improved stress regulation, immune function and other cellular markers in the blood.
Activity Trackers May Undermine Weight Loss Efforts
New York Times
Wearable activity monitors can count your steps and track your movements, but they don’t, apparently, help you lose weight. In fact, you might lose more weight without them.
WNY health plans rate well in national quality ratings
Buffalo Business First
In a repeat performance, an annual national rating for health insurers has recognized the Western New York region’s insurers with high scores.
The obesity gene is not what’s keeping you fat — study
New York Daily News
The obesity gene is not tipping the scale against you in the battle of the bulge.
Brain Cancer Is Now the Leading Cancer Killer of Kids
NBC News
Brain cancer now kills more children than any other type of cancer, according to new federal data.